Real Results from
Real Business Owners
From revenue breakthroughs to profitable exits — here's what happens when smart people get the right coaching.
Revenue growth you can measure
These clients came in with stalled growth. They left with completely different trajectories.
130% MRR increase
"Our business had grown and it was comfortable but we had stalled and I needed help to get to the next level. Engaging Chris for coaching was the best decision I have ever made. The impact coaching with Chris has had is hard to put into words but not hard to put into numbers. We've launched four new productized services, added 25 team members, and increased MRR by more than 130%."
From $2K to $500K+/year
"All of my metrics were going in the right direction, except revenue. Chris helped me rethink my entire business model and he is the reason my business still exists today. He told me stories, challenged me, and guided me on what to do. I did it and the results spoke for themselves. I've been coaching with Chris since 2019 and his advice has been instrumental in my business. We went from monthly revenue of $2,000 to more than half a million dollars per year."
Revenue grown 3X
"Chris has been a trusted advisor to Zeek for many years. His coaching has been invaluable in growing the business — guiding me on proposal writing, hiring practices, contracts, and much more. Chris' wisdom on pricing helped us make the transition from T&M to value based pricing, which was game-changing. Since working with Chris, our revenue has grown 3X!"
Transformations that go beyond the balance sheet
Sometimes the biggest shift isn't in the numbers — it's in how you think about your business.
"In 30 minutes, Chris changed the entire direction of my business. He identifies what is missing, fills the gaps, and helps you find a clear path forward so you can reach your goals — and maybe reach goals you didn't think were possible. Chris sees in you what you can't see for yourself. He takes your unique capabilities into consideration and provides advice that is direct, honest, and actually something you can act on."
"When you hire Chris, it's like attaching JATOs to your business — those jet assisted take-off engines that provide additional thrust to get big planes off the ground on short runways. He is that kind of accelerator. While coaching with Chris, WP101 grew from a simple WordPress plugin to a SaaS platform, increased revenue 25% year-over-year, and navigated a profitable exit."
"Coaching with Chris has taught me about building a product business, understanding and using the buyer's journey to increase sales, and getting out of the weeds to move fast. He's also particularly talented with pricing strategy and cuts through the noise to shift your thinking and get it right. Chris is an amazing human, brilliant product strategist, thoughtful community builder, and world-class event host. If you don't have him in your corner, get him there."
What it's actually like to work with me
"During the pandemic, I had to quickly pivot my successful in-person business. While I had a clear vision and big dreams, I didn’t know how to make it happen. Chris wasted no time coming to the rescue. He helps solve problems and determine next steps — and he doesn’t leave to act on your own. Chris provides extraordinary support and empowers you to be at your best."
"Our business has a pre-Chris era and a post-Chris era. His coaching shifted our digital agency for the better and we have enjoyed more success since acting on his advice. Chris is honest and direct. He doesn’t just tell you what you want to hear. He helps you become a better business owner and better product designer, and really, better at whatever you’re doing."
"Chris takes the time to get to know you and your business so you get advice, support, and stories specific to you and not generic advice. With Chris’ help, everything across my business — my offers, copy, and pricing — is better and I’m making more sales."
"Chris sees stuff no one else sees and turns complex business problems into simple solutions. For course creators and membership site owners, he brings a wealth of experience and an unmatched understanding of the digital ecosystem. If you have the chance to work with him or learn from him, I highly recommend it."
What People Say About The Writing
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"Chris Lema’s blog rocks! It’s engaging, opinionated, actionable, concise, and easy to digest — a perfect read with the morning’s cup of coffee. Chris is one of the best storytellers I know — just read any of his pieces, and you’ll see for yourself."
"If you run a product or agency and aren’t subscribed to Chris Lema’s blog yet, stop what you’re doing. I feel like each post is written about what I’m going through in my company at some level. A great way to start the day."
"Chris’ posts are inspirational. In fact, watching him these last few months post daily has really helped me gain the excitement to push through my own daily writing challenges. What I enjoy most about Chris’ posts though are the way they’re written. I’m learning how to write better, and tell better stories, while learning something important about the topic he’s sharing."
"I have been reading your blog for WordPress tips and reviews for over 10 years. The ideas and breakdowns shared on the blog have helped me transform my membership businesses built on WordPress. I have used these resources to build better membership sites, capture more leads, and better engage my website visitors. There is no better place to start and find expert information on growing your web-based businesses. Thank you for all the help over the years!"
"Chris Lema’s articles are different from others in the ecosystem because they come from his genuine personal experience. While he may seem like a celebrity, he’s just like any of us other developers, marketers or founders trying to make a living in WordPress — which makes reading his blog that much more relatable and satisfying."
"Thanks for pouring into entrepreneurs like myself. We are better because of you."
"Chris’s blog and writing is one of the most consistently useful and powerfully resonating in the agency services and open source WordPress tech world. I have no idea where he gets the time to do everything that he does but he’s a one-man army and has single-handedly delivered millions of dollars in value to our community for free. He often cuts to the heart of complex matters and his voice is simple, direct, and story driven. If you operate in this space you’ll be hard pressed to find a better blog (even blogs run and researched by large teams)."
"You’re an interesting person to watch, Chris. This should be inspiring for many aspiring bloggers out there."
"Chris’s daily blog posts are immensely informative, succinct and a delight to read. If you are involved in WordPress in any way, keep an eye on what Chris has to say. You won’t be disappointed!"
"Chris’s daily blogging dose has me hooked. He’s compelling and coaches readers through his content. I love the way Chris goes above and beyond!"
"People should under no condition read Chris’ writing once a day. They must read each post twice a day. Once to hear what he’s teaching. Once to understand the way he writes and the structure of his storytelling."
"I read all of Chris’s posts, including the ones about other membership plugins. His posts are unique, brilliant and thought-provoking. I’m inspired by his consistency! I’ve started writing more. I’m sure he has inspired a lot of other people to do the same. It’s not easy to write great, high quality content on a daily basis. What he is doing is truly amazing and it’s helping a lot of people."
"We are huge fans of Chris’s storytelling, especially the newsletters."
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